Author: John Schultz

“Some issues morally ‘non-negotiable’”

“On most issues that come before voters or legislators, the task is selecting the most effective policy to implement or apply a moral principle. Good Catholics must embrace the principles, but most of the time there isn’t a specifically ‘Catholic position’ on the best way to implement that principle,” the guide states.
“But some issues concern ‘non-negotiable’ moral principles that do not admit of exception or compromise,” the guide continues. “One’s position either accords with those principles or does not. No one endorsing the wrong side of these issues can be said to act in accord with the church’s moral norms.”

A couple of thoughts: Catholic Answers is an outstanding organization, and they produce wonderfully engaging and accurate publications.
You’ll also note that “Comprehensive Immigration Reform” is not on the non-negotiable list.

This looks perfectly awful.

This month’s pig-pile is on the Israeli government.
Because when an enemy is indiscriminately launching rockets into your cities and towns, it’s important to act with proportion.
And don’t make it look like you’ve any planning or preparation for such as operation. That will just make people (including Catholic Bishops) question your intentions.
Only God knows when Israel will get a break. Every concession they make only results in more demands from the terrorists in the region. Every defensive act they take is condemned. And the global media gets spoon-fed propaganda and doctored photos.

Polka services popular with parishes

At Sacred Hearty Heart Catholic Church in Dent, where there’s a strong German and Polish heritage, polka music the Night Owls from Sauk Center provided the music. The congregation appreciated the happy music coordinated by Kevin and Marlene Gwost. …full article

Does “celebratory gunfire” violate a cease-fire?
I will pray it holds and there can be peace, but with Hezbollah on the other side of this, how can we have true peace?